Nine and a half sacks, and seven games into the season, sophomore defensive lineman Greg Middleton is getting some recognition. After having been named to Sports Illustrated's mid-season all-american team, Middleton is up for another accolade, and is one of 37 defensive lineman in consideration for the Hendricks award. The list will be trimmed to five or six players in Nov., and the award will be presented on Dec. 5.
Middleton's 9.5 sacks are good for the fourth-most in a season at IU. He trails Van Pelt's 14 sacks, and will have five more games to get the five sacks to eclipse the record. He currently leads the Big Ten in sacks, and is second in the nation with his breakout year.
What do you think of the year that Middleton is having? Do you think that he should be considered as one of the top five or six finalists, or is his sack total an aberration? Please let us know and we'll get back to you.
